Colerne & Lyneham: HIVE closed Mon 22 Dec, re-opening Mon 5 Jan

 

 Lyneham HIVE will be open from Mon 5 Jan.

Colerne HIVE will be open on the following dates in January:

• Thu 15 Jan
• Thu 29 Jan

Please note that mailboxes will be accessed from Mon 5 Jan.

For queries relating to Lyneham, South Cerney, Innsworth and Shrivenham:

• rc-pers-hive-lyneham-0mailbox@mod.gov.uk

For queries relating to Colerne, Corsham, Services Cotswold Centre and Hullavington:

• rc-pers-hive-colerne-0mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Wiltshire: Community pharmacies opening on Christmas Day across Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire

 

A dozen community pharmacies across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are to remain open on Christmas Day this year, meaning people living in every part of the region should be able to access in-person help for minor illness and injury.

Community pharmacies do much more than just handle prescriptions, with the 12 sites due to be open on Thursday 25 December able to share practical advice on how to treat common winter illnesses and carry out private consultations to determine if further help is needed.

Trained pharmacists can also dispense medication, including antibiotics, for seven common conditions, which can save people from having to make an appointment with their GP practice.

For the full list plus opening times, please click here

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE

Corsham: A Service of Comfort and Hope - Tue 23 Dec

Christmas can be a difficult time for so many of us.

Corsham's churches are getting together to hold a service at St Aldhelm's at 4pm on Tuesday 23 December for anyone looking for some comfort and hope at this time of year.

Events and updates can be found on the Corsham Town Council Facebook page

Information provided by Colerne HIVE

Scotland: Leuchars HIVE Christmas closure.

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Central HIVE Hub Christmas Closures Dates

 Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Lulworth: Employment opportunity - School minibus driver (casual hours)

 

Casual Minibus Driver

Lulworth and Winfrith CE Primary School

Times of work: Shifts Before and After school, Monday - Friday each week*

Term Time only (38 working weeks)

Salary: SCP 4 £13.05 per hour, plus a top-up in lieu of holiday pay. 

Start:  As soon as possible.

The requirements of the role are:

• A driver who can operate on a casual basis (we’ll call when you are required, always giving as much notice as possible)

• A positive character who will enjoy working with children

• A competent, safe driver with a clean licence

• A driver who has Category D on their licence (that’s most drivers who qualified before 1st January 1997)

• A driver who is prepared to engage with some minibus driver awareness training (2 hour training session arranged by the school)

A qualified first aider or a willingness to be trained.

For more details of job and to apply click HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Dorset: Christmas bin collection dates 24th Dec - Mon 12th Jan

 

Usual collection day         Revised collection day

Wednesday 24 December     No change

Thursday 25 December        Saturday 27 December

Friday 26 December             Monday 29 December

Monday 29 December          Tuesday 30 December

Tuesday 30 December         Wednesday 31 December

Wednesday 31 December    Friday 2 January

Thursday 1 January              Saturday 3 January

Friday 2 January                   Monday 5 January

Monday 5 January               Tuesday 6 January

Tuesday 6 January              Wednesday 7 January

Wednesday 7 January        Thursday 8 January

Thursday 8 January            Friday 9 January

Friday 9 January                Saturday 10 January

Collection days will return to normal from Monday 12 January.

Christmas and New Year rubbish and recycling - Dorset Council

• We will collect up to two extra sacks of rubbish beside your bin on your first rubbish collection after Christmas Day
• No garden waste collections will take place from Christmas Day until Thursday 8 January
• Household recycling centres are open from 9am to 4pm daily, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
• Extra recycling, including glass and food, will be collected on your recycling collection day, provided it has been separated correctly and placed in a suitable sturdy container (no bags) that can be easily lifted by one person.
• Please help our crews by putting your glass out for collection before Christmas. This ensures you have as much space as possible in your glass box, helping prevent over spilling containers, and reduces the amount of extra glass we collect over the busy festive period.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Dorset: Dick Whittington pantomime (Poole lighthouse theatre) Thurs 11th Dec - Sun 5th Jan

 

For more information or to book tickets click Dick Whittington - Lighthouse

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Bump, baby & toddler event - Sun 25th Jan 2026 Register your interest now!

 

In partnership with Little Pickles Markets, The Tank Museum is proud to present its first Bump, Baby & Toddler event – featuring special guest speaker Zoe Blaskey.

Visitors can browse the baby & children’s nearly new sale, listen to a range of talks from our guest speakers, enjoy baby & toddler-friendly activities and enjoy exploring The Tank Museum – with its soft play area, perfect for tots!

Plus, for this event, The Tank Museum is delighted to offer 50% off admission – and under 4s go free! Register your interest Little Pickles Market - The Tank Museum to be notified when tickets become available.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Dorset: Santa lands at Monkey world Fri 19th - Mon 22nd Dec

 

As well as meeting Santa and receiving a special present from him, your little monkeys can enjoy a Christmas trail around the park and even make a present for the primates with Santa’s Elves!

Directions: Monkey World, Tout Hill, Longthorns, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6HH

For more information click Monkey World

Information provided by Bovington HIVE